Supporting Student Mental Wellbeing in Academic Environments

Explore the impact of mental health on student academic success, Deakin University's strategies to support student mental health, challenges students face in the curriculum process, and real-life experiences of students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the struggles students face, such as sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and the importance of comprehensive mental health support in educational settings.

• Student Wellbeing
• Mental Health
• Academic Success
• Curriculum Design
• Deakin University

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1. Welcome to Teaching and curriculum design to support mental wellbeing Panel discussion Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: We will be starting shortly. Please keep your microphone muted. 00113B

2. Teaching and curriculum design to support mental wellbeing panel discussion Karen Stuart Manager Counselling & Psychological Support 4th August 2020 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

3. Overview Impact of mental health on student academic success Overview of the Deakin Student Mental Health &Wellbeing Strategy Curriculum processes students find challenging Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

4. Student mental wellbeing 1 in 5 / 4 Impacts Sleep disturbance Changes in appetite, mood & cognition Loss of motivation & concentration Lowered confidence Avoidance & procrastination Excessive worrying Forgetfulness Irritability Withdrawal Impact on academic life Hard to start/complete tasks Reduced absorption of learning Missed deadlines Poor attendance Reduced participation Loss of connections with students & activities More sensitive to feedback Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

5. Students experience of COVID-19 3 weeks ago I was so anxious that I felt like taking my own life. The anxiety was because I had lost my job due to COVID and didn t know how I would pay rent or buy food. This anxiety stopped me from being able to sleep or study and I therefore fell behind in my studies, I then became more anxious because, if I can t pass my units, I can t continue to study in Australia. I felt like I had no one to talk to about this because as I wasn t allowed to see anyone in person. International student 22/4/20 I am worried about my family in India, and can t stop thinking about them. I live in a share house and no one practices hygiene and I am always thinking about catching the virus. International student 2/4/20 There are so many people living in this house all couped up. I can t take the arguments, I saw my mother and sister fighting and it bought back the way my father would hit me. I ran to my room and had thoughts that I want to die. I rang Lifeline. They suggested I see if I could link in with uni counselling Female domestic student 5/5/20 My anxiety and depression got a lot worse I lost so many things I didn t even realise usually keep me going, I was losing my mind Female domestic student 14/5/20 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

6. Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Strategy Vision: We will nurture the mental health and wellbeing of all students, fostering an of guidance and support, enabling students to thrive in their academic and personal endeavours. Aim: To deliver on this vision we aspire to: minimise the adverse impact of mental health difficulties on learning and participation in University life. value and optimise student mental health and wellbeing https://deakin365.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentMentalHealthWellbeingStrategy Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

7. Guiding principles Whole of university approach Holistic perspective Legitimising and de-stigmatising Student centred Evidence based Proactive approach that advocates for change Collaborative Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

8. Strategic directions Organisational structure, planning and policy A supportive and inclusive University Mental health awareness Early recognition of students requiring support Self-management competencies and coping skills Accessible mental health services Crisis management Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

9. Common curriculum, policy & procedural issues Multiple and competing deadlines Unclear unit expectations If we change these If we change these processes, how can we processes, how can we build resilient and work build resilient and work- - ready graduates? ready graduates? Heavy content load Onerous assessments Timing of supplementary exams and academic performance hearings http://unistudentwellbeing.edu.au/curriculum-design/ Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

10. Staff support for self and distressed students Employee Assistance Program and managers coaching https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/health-and-wellbeing/occupational-health-and- safety/employee-assistance-program Look after yourself to look after your students Online tool to support staff to help students in distress https://deakin365.sharepoint.com/sites/StudentSupportandReferral Student Wellbeing Liaisons 03 9244 5970 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

11. Thank you Questions 11 Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B